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Shooting drill

Rescue Shooting

Miss your shot and you wait on the baseline — a teammate who scores rescues you. If everyone gets stuck, the game is lost.

Time
8 min
Players
4+
Ages
7–11
Level
Beginner

Equipment: 2 balls per basket

How to run the drill

  1. 1One line at a spot close to the basket. Take a shot each.
  2. 2Score: back to the line. Miss: go and stand on the baseline.
  3. 3Every basket also rescues the player who has waited longest on the baseline.
  4. 4If everyone ends up on the baseline the game is lost — try to keep the line going for two minutes. Teams can race each other at two baskets.

Coaching points

  • Same routine every shot
  • Use the backboard from the side
  • Cheer for the rescues

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